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SOMEONE WHO CARED
William Newell, born in the 1800’s, has had an impact on my life. He was a prodigal whose father did not give up on him. His pastor father pleaded his cause to Dr. R A Torrey to allow William to … Continue reading
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Tagged Calvary, mentor, principal, prodigal, redemption, song, you tube song
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CHURCH – A GATHERING OF SAINTS AND SINNERS – HOPEFULLY
Oh, dear, we are in the second week of January and nobody has asked my advice for a 2018 theme or slogan for their church. I so much wanted to be consulted! I was all ready to say – let’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, church, Uncategorized
Tagged Christians, church, Jesus saves, mission, redemption, saints, salvatin, sinners, slogans
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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE (Part 3)
Let me tell a story on myself. You can tell it was a long time ago – tank full of gas for under $20! As usual I was in a hurry. I had to get to where I was going … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, ethics, sin, temptation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, ethics, price of your soul, redemption, salvation, sin, soul, temptation
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WHAT’S THE PRICE? (Part 2)
The multi-millionaire swaggers up to the beautiful red head, and says, “Would you spend the weekend with me at the Hilton for a million dollars?” With her best alluring smile she answered, “Oh, yes, that sounds so divine!” He said, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, ethics, sin, temptation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Jesus, price of your soul, redemption, salvation, sin, soul, temptation
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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE? (Part 1)
On the water refill booth in Walmart I saw eight plastic sealing strips off water bottles. I guess someone pulled the strips off eight gallons of water, then told the cashier he/she was buying refills. Maybe there was … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, ethics, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Jesus' blood, price of your soul, redemption, salvation, sin, soul, steal
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WHY CHRISTMAS?
Two reasons: First, Christians around the world celebrate the Christmas season because “it is the birthday of Jesus.” Therefore, JESUS is OUR reason for the season. Second, Jesus chose to come as a babe to fulfill a mission to redeem … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Christmas, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Christmas, Jesus, redemption, salvation, saved from sin, virgin birth
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